2020 presented an opportunity for me to break free of habits that have had a negative impact on my body and mind. I spent the first fifty years of my life thinking I knew what was best for me, but I made a conscientious decision to look to the Lord for guidance. I began spending more time reading God’s word and thus began a transformation.
The Holy Spirit offered a sense of discernment to understand truth and led me to group on-line with insights on how to approach health. We connected on Facebook every Saturday morning for a one-hour podcast: Presented by The Wellness Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin: A Different Perspective or ADP.
January 1st, 2022 I accepted their No Sugar Challenge, and thus began my effort to lessen gravity’s grip and release the weight that inflamed my back, knees, ankles and feet. This was the beginning of a new lifestyle for me, that can best be classified as an elimination diet.
The first month I saw twenty pounds practically melt away and it encouraged me to want to continue, which I have done to this day. Moreover, the weight loss that was visible on the outside was merely a glimpse of the overall benefits I have experienced.
After my first year I was discussing it with a friend and realized that for the first time in over a decade, I was going to bed and waking up pain free. No back aches, foot pain or sore joints. My body has experienced true healing, and I want that for everyone.
The first week was by far the hardest, but to simplify things, I just focused on eating the best sourced organic meats and vegetables. That’s it. No more processed foods. If there are more than three or four ingredients listed, chances are it’s not good for you. When I had sugar craving, I reached for fruit.
Now I desire to be an agent of healing for others. I would recommend beginning with something I learned along the way that made the most difference, and that is to get your food allergies tested. Specifically, an IgG & IgE blood test. Once I eliminated from my diet the foods that were not agreeing with my stomach, my body began to heal all over.
The fascinating aspect of the testing was that there are several items that are irritants to almost everyone; lactose, gluten, soy, almonds and corn. Then came the toughest thing to give up, but the benefits have far outweighed the loss, which is bad seed oils. Once I stopped eating fried foods, my body aches and pain just disappeared.
Working out used to be painful, now I focus on just stretching and it feels so good. One hundred pounds of me are gone, and I don’t miss it or want it back! If I put that amount of weight in a backpack, I surely would not be able to go far.
I encourage you to decide to change. For fifty years I neglected my body. Moreover, I received healing and feel I can honor God by sharing a path to a better, healthier life.